Issue 2
Specification
Edexcel GCSE in Italian (2IN01)
Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian:
Spoken Language (3IN0S)
Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian:
Written Language (3IN0W)
For first teaching from 2009
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Introduction
The Edexcel GCSE and Edexcel GCSE (Short Courses) in Italian are designed for use in schools
and colleges. They are part of a suite of GCSE qualifications offered by Edexcel.
About this specification
■■ Choice of pathways, general, mixed or vocational, enabling personalised learning.
■■ Choice of focus in controlled speaking and writing assessments.
■■ Choice of tiers in reading and listening papers.
■■ Outcome-based assessment in speaking and writing.
■■ Emphasis on active use and manipulation of language.
■■ Builds on best practice from the previous Edexcel GCSE qualification (including Applied French).
■■ Written in consultation with practitioners.
■■ Facilitates content and language integrated learning (CLIL).
■■ Appropriate as additional or specialist learning (ASL) within the Diploma (Levels 1 and 2)
■■ Short Courses in two skill areas: listening and speaking or reading and writing.
■■ Logical progression route from Key Stage 3 and provides groundwork for the GCE AS and
Advanced GCE in Italian.
Key subject aims
To enable students to develop:
■■ an understanding of Italian in a variety of contexts
■■ a knowledge of Italian vocabulary and structures
■■ transferable language learning skills
■■ the ability to communicate effectively in Italian
■■ awareness and understanding of countries and communities where Italian is spoken.
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Contents
Specification at a glance
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A Qualification content
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Knowledge, skills and understanding
Unit 1
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Listening and Understanding in Italian
Overview
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Assessment overview
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Unit 2
Speaking in Italian
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Overview
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Assessment overview
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Assessment criteria
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Unit 3
Reading and Understanding in Italian 19
Overview
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Assessment overview
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Unit 4
Writing in Italian
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Overview
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Assessment overview
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Assessment criteria
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BAssessment
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Assessment summary
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Assessment Objectives and weightings
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Relationship of Assessment Objectives to units
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Entering your students for assessment
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Student entry
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Forbidden combinations and classification code
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Access arrangements and special requirements
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Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
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Controlled assessment
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Summary of conditions for controlled assessment
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Internal standardisation
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Further information
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Assessing your students
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Your student assessment opportunities
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Awarding and reporting
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Unit results
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Qualification results
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Resitting of units
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Language of assessment
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Stretch and challenge
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Malpractice and plagiarism
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Student recruitment
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Progression37
Grade descriptions
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C Resources, support and training
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Edexcel resources
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Edexcel publications
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Endorsed resources
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Edexcel support services
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Training
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DAppendices
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Appendix 1 Key skills
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Appendix 2 Wider curriculum
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Appendix 3 Codes
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Appendix 4 Grammar list 47
Appendix 5 Minimum core vocabulary list
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Appendix 6 Controlled assessment authenticity record sheet – Speaking
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Appendix 7 Controlled assessment authenticity record sheet – Writing
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Specification at a glance
The Edexcel GCSE in Italian consists of four units based on the following skills: speaking, listening,
reading and writing.
The Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Spoken Language is formed of two of these units
(speaking and listening) and the Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Written Language is
formed of the other two units (reading and writing). It is possible to amalgamate the results from
the two Short Courses to form a GCSE.
All qualifications offer choice, flexibility and focus.
The Edexcel GCSE Short Courses are available for first certification in 2010 and the Edexcel GCSE
is available for first certification in 2011.
The GCSE combines controlled assessment of speaking and writing skills with Foundation or Higher
tier external assessments for the listening and reading skills.
Unit 1:
Listening and Understanding in Italian
*Unit code: 5IN01
•• Externally assessed
40% of
the total
GCSE
Short
Course
•• Availability: June
•• First assessment: June 2010
20% of
the total
GCSE
Overview of content
•• This unit draws on vocabulary and structures from across the four specified common topic areas
(in the Common topic areas section on page 10).
•• Students will be tested on their ability to understand spoken Italian. Testing is through a variety
of tasks which require a response, written or non-verbal, to demonstrate understanding.
Overview of assessment
•• The examination consists of a number of passages or interactions in Italian with a variety of
question types.
•• The spoken material heard will include both formal (eg telephone message) and informal speech
(for example social interaction).
•• Timing:
Foundation tier: 25 minutes + 5 minutes’ reading time
Higher tier: 35 minutes + 5 minutes’ reading time
•• Total number of marks is 40.
*See Appendix 3 for description of this code and all other codes relevant to this qualification.
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Unit 2:
Speaking in Italian
*Unit code: 5IN02
•• Internally assessed
60% of
the total
GCSE
Short
Course
•• Availability: June
•• First assessment: June 2010
30% of
the total
GCSE
Overview of content
•• The focus of the speaking unit will be chosen by the teacher in consultation with the
student and will relate to one or more of the following themes: media and culture, sport and
leisure, travel and tourism or business, work and employment (or the centre-devised option).
•• A student may undertake formal assessments in any appropriate setting, so long as these do
not replicate those undertaken in Unit 4: Writing in Italian. The theme may be the same as that
chosen for Unit 4 but the purpose of the tasks must be different.
Overview of assessment
•• This unit is internally assessed under controlled conditions.
•• Centres may use tasks provided by Edexcel, devise their own tasks or modify tasks proposed by
Edexcel.
•• Students must demonstrate the ability to use the Italian language for different purposes and
in different settings, and will be assessed on two speaking activities chosen from the following
task types: an open interaction, a picture-based free-flowing discussion or a presentation with
discussion following.
•• Each activity must last for 4-6 minutes and marks should be submitted from each student that
relate to two different task types.
•• These controlled speaking assessments can be carried out at any time during the course
prior to the deadline selected for the submission of marks. This unit is set and marked by the
centre and moderated by Edexcel.
•• Total number of marks is 60.
*See Appendix 3 for description of this code and all other codes relevant to this qualification.
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Specification at a glance
Unit 3:
Reading and Understanding in Italian
•• Externally assessed
*Unit code: 5IN03
40% of
the total
GCSE
Short
Course
•• Availability: June
•• First assessment: June 2010
20% of
the total
GCSE
Overview of content
•• This unit draws on vocabulary and structures from across the four specified common topic
areas.
•• Students will be tested on their ability to understand written Italian. Testing is through a variety
of tasks which require a response, written or non-verbal, to demonstrate understanding
Overview of assessment
•• The examination consists of a number of short texts, notices or news reports in Italian which
include a range of settings and styles, both formal and informal (for example text messages,
advertisements, emails).
•• Timing: Foundation tier: 35 minutes
50 minutes
Higher tier: •• Total number of marks is 40.
*See Appendix 3 for description of this code and all other codes relevant to this qualification.
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Unit 4:
Writing in Italian
*Unit code: 5IN04
•• Internally assessed and externally marked by Edexcel
•• Availability: June
•• First assessment: June 2010
60% of
the total
GCSE
Short
Course
30% of
the total
GCSE
Overview of content
•• The focus of the writing unit will be chosen by the teacher in consultation with the
student and will relate to one or more of the following themes: media and culture, sport and
leisure, travel and tourism or business, work and employment (or the centre-devised option).
•• A student may undertake formal assessments in any appropriate setting, so long as these do
not replicate those undertaken in Unit 2: Speaking in Italian. The theme may be the same as
that chosen for Unit 2 but the purpose of the tasks must be different.
Overview of assessment
•• This unit is internally assessed under controlled conditions.
•• Centres may use tasks provided by Edexcel, devise their own tasks or modify tasks proposed by
Edexcel. The student must demonstrate the ability to use the language for different purposes
and in different settings.
•• The student must complete two separate writing tasks** and each of these must be
undertaken in controlled conditions in a single assessment session of no more than one hour.
Although assessment is time constrained and primarily qualitative rather than quantitative,
it is anticipated that students will produce at least 100 words in each of the two assessment
sessions.
•• Students aiming for grade C or above will need to demonstrate extended writing skills and are
expected to produce over 200 words in each task. Centres must limit the work submitted for
external marking from these students to two pieces of written work.
•• The controlled assessments can be undertaken at any time during the course prior to the
deadline selected for the submission of students’ work. Work is marked by Edexcel.
•• Total number of marks is 60.
*See Appendix 3 for description of this code and all other codes relevant to this qualification.
**It may be more appropriate for certain students to complete two shorter tasks rather than one
longer one in a single assessment session. Consequently, it is possible for centres to submit more
than two pieces of writing from these students as long as the work has all been produced in two
assessment sessions.
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A Qualification content
Knowledge, skills and understanding
Knowledge and understanding
This Edexcel GCSE in Italian requires students to develop their knowledge of vocabulary and
structures in a range of settings which:
•• are relevant and of interest to the student
•• correspond to the student’s level of maturity
•• reflect, and are appropriate to, the culture of countries and
communities where the language is spoken
•• relate, where appropriate, to other areas of the curriculum.
Skills
The Edexcel GCSE in Italian qualification requires students to:
•• develop the ability to listen to and understand spoken Italian in a
range of contexts and a variety of styles
•• communicate in speech for a variety of purposes
•• read and respond to different types of written language
•• communicate in writing for a variety of purposes
•• understand and apply a range of vocabulary and structures
•• develop language learning and communication skills which can be
applied broadly.
The Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Spoken Language qualification requires students to:
•• develop the ability to listen to and understand spoken Italian in a
range of contexts and a variety of styles
•• communicate in speech for a variety of purposes
•• understand and apply a range of vocabulary and structures
•• develop language learning and communication skills which can be
applied broadly.
The Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Written Language qualification requires students to:
•• read and respond to different types of written language
•• communicate in writing for a variety of purposes
•• understand and apply a range of vocabulary and structures
•• develop language learning and communication skills which can be
applied broadly.
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Qualification content A
Following on from the Key Stage 3 curriculum in Modern Languages, the Edexcel GCSE in Italian
provides flexibility, choice and scope for personalised learning. Teachers and students have
considerable control of content in the speaking and writing units and are free to focus on
one or more of the following broad themes.
Theme
Possible related content
The following content is indicative only. Students may undertake work on
other topics that relate to the chosen theme.
1. Media and
culture
Music/film/reading
Fashion/celebrities/religion
Blogs/internet
2. Sport and leisure
Hobbies/interests
Sporting events
Lifestyle choices
3. Travel and
tourism
Holidays
Accommodation
Eating, food, drink
4. Business, work
and employment
Work experience/part-time jobs
5. Centre-devised
option
This option enables Italian language learning to be linked to other areas
of the curriculum not specified above. It may particularly appeal to
centres offering content and language integrated learning (CLIL).
Product or service information
NB: Centres should seek approval from Edexcel, using the Ask the Expert
Service (see Section C: Resources, support and training).
Many students will appreciate the opportunity to focus on one broad theme relating to a specific
interest or relevant curriculum area. However, it is acknowledged that some centres may wish
to cover more than one theme, and this specification accommodates both approaches. Similarly,
students can focus on one theme for the speaking unit and on a different one for the writing unit.
The qualification allows for general, mixed or vocationally focused pathways through the
choice of themes. Although travel and tourism and business, work and employment offer more
‘specialist’ pathways, they provide contexts in which students can apply language skills and do
not require any ‘specialist’ subject knowledge on the part of the student or teacher.
Alongside the themes, Edexcel has set the following four common topic areas and linked subtopics. These, together with the minimum core generic vocabulary list (Appendix 5), have been
produced to help teachers in planning and preparing students for the external examinations
(listening and understanding and reading and understanding).
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A Qualification content
Common topic areas
The papers for listening and reading skills refer to the generic content areas specified below and
feature scenarios set in a country where Italian is spoken. All students, regardless of their chosen
pathway and theme(s), will be expected to become familiar with them.
Out and about
•• Visitor information
•• Basic weather
•• Local amenities
•• Accommodation
•• Public transport
•• Directions
Customer service and transactions
•• Cafés and restaurants
•• Shops
•• Dealing with problems
Personal information
•• General interests
•• Leisure activities
•• Family and friends
•• Lifestyle (healthy eating and exercise)
Future plans, education and work
•• Basic language of the internet
•• Simple job advertisements
•• Simple job applications and CV
•• School and college
•• Work and work experience
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Unit 1
Qualification content A
Unit 1 Listening and Understanding in Italian
Overview
Content overview
To prepare students adequately for this unit, teachers should present
and exploit a range of vocabulary relevant to all the common topic
areas listed in the Common topic areas section on page 10 and, where
appropriate, building on the Key Stage 3 Programme of Study. Students
should become accustomed to hearing the Italian language spoken in
a range of styles or registers and in a variety of different contexts, as
appropriate to their age and level of understanding. Spoken material will
feature both male and female voices and represent different age groups.
Featured scenarios and situations are generally set in an Italian-speaking
country and students will be expected to develop appropriate cultural
awareness and understanding.
Assessment overview
•• The content of the assessment tasks should be familiar and accessible
to most students.
•• Students will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of prerecorded spoken Italian. The recording will feature male and female
native Italian speakers who will speak at a rate appropriate to the
expected level of student understanding.
•• In addition to the times indicated below, students have five minutes in
which to read through the paper before the examination starts. This
gives students an opportunity to familiarise themselves with the length
and the layout of the examination paper before hearing the recordings.
Foundation tier: 25 minutes plus 5 minutes’ reading time
Higher tier:
35 minutes plus 5 minutes’ reading time
•• Each Italian passage is recorded twice, with pauses following the
second hearing to allow each student sufficient time to write or note
their response to each question (or part of a question) and to read
the next question before the related extract is played. The recordings
are sent out in CD ROM format or as sound files accessed via a secure
download.
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A Qualification content
Unit 1
•• A number of question types will be used in the Foundation tier paper,
inviting non-verbal responses such as multiple-choice questions and
matching exercises. A mixture of visual and short verbal cues in
English will be given. In addition, certain questions will award marks
for a student’s own short, written English-language responses (two or
three words may suffice) to certain questions. To encourage students
to complete the entire paper, the Foundation tier will follow a ‘peaks
and troughs’ model. Questions will appear in a mixed order in terms of
difficulty rather than in order of increasing difficulty.
•• The Higher tier paper will include the same questions targeting the
C and D grades as used in the Foundation tier paper. These are
commonly referred to as ‘crossover’ questions. It will also contain
some questions that require short answers in English. Both papers
carry a total of 40 marks.
•• The question titles and rubrics will be in English throughout the
papers.
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Qualification content A
Unit 2 Speaking in Italian
Overview
Content overview
•• Students are required to develop oral communication skills in different
settings and for different purposes, related to one or more of the
following themes:
{{ media and culture
{{ sport and leisure
{{ travel and tourism
{{ business, work and employment
{{ centre-devised option.
•• Each of the broad themes gives students the scope to engage in
activities that coincide with their true interests, experience and
aspirations. Assessment scenarios should provide opportunities
for them to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Italian
language and grammar, as well as to present, discuss, interact, ask
and respond to questions, express feelings and give opinions in Italian.
Teachers can adapt Edexcel-produced stimuli or create their own, and
have considerable control over content. They can target assessment
to the specific interests, learning needs and optimal performance
level of each student. However, if teachers need reassurance on the
suitability of a particular approach, topic or theme, they can consult an
experienced examiner through Edexcel’s Ask the Expert service.
•• Teachers are encouraged to engage students in a variety of speaking
activities as they prepare for their assessments. These may range
from a simple transactional role play to a more complex group
discussion or podcast production. Some possible sub-topics are
listed in the Common Topic Areas table and many more can be used.
Additional information on potential speaking activities is given in the
Teacher’s Guide that accompanies this specification. When determining
the speaking tasks for formal assessment, it is important to avoid
duplication across speaking and writing skills. Although the chosen
theme and general topic may be the same, the content and purpose
of the formally assessed tasks must be different in the speaking and
writing units. However, teachers can assess a student informally using
tasks that overlap in this way either as part of their general language
learning and development, or if only one of these tasks (speaking or
writing) is counted towards final assessment.
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A Qualification content
Unit 2
•• Tasks may relate to contexts or situations in an Italian-speaking
country, although this is not always feasible and could involve
interactions and discussions with Italian speakers in their own
country. Students are, therefore, expected to develop an appropriate
awareness and understanding of the culture and society of Italianspeaking countries and communities as part of their Italian language
study.
•• NB: If the centre is in any doubt about the suitability of the
approach or potential overlap, the teacher responsible should
refer to Edexcel’s Ask the Expert service, clearly setting out the
context, purpose and requirements of the tasks proposed for
Unit 2 and outlining the tasks proposed for Unit 4.
Assessment overview
•• Students need to undertake controlled assessments that are marked
by the teacher and Edexcel moderated. Please refer to the Controlled
Assessment section for further information about controlled assessment
and its impact on this unit.
•• Centres must submit the marks from each student’s two speaking
tasks. Although it is anticipated that both will relate to one theme, the
two tasks could be linked to different themes. Marks must be submitted
from each student that relate to two different task types chosen from
the following:
{{ an open interaction
{{ a picture-based free-flowing discussion
{{ a presentation followed by discussion.
•• Each task should last approximately 4-6 minutes and must take
place in controlled conditions. This, together with reduced recording
requirements, facilitates ongoing and classroom-based assessment
rather than end-of-course oral tests. The latter are, however, possible
and teachers can assess whenever it is most appropriate and practical
for their students. Final marks and sample recordings can be submitted
in May.
•• Full details of internal moderation procedures, marks submission
arrangements, recording and sampling requirements for this qualification
appear in the Instructions and administrative documentation for
internally assessed units document.
•• All three task types involve interaction. An open interaction can take
place between a student and a teacher or, if feasible, between two
supervised students. It is essentially an unscripted role play in response
to a stimulus that students prepare on an individual basis in class, or
under direct supervision, up to two weeks in advance and involving no
more than six hours contact time.
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Qualification content A
•• The interaction relates to a stimulus that provides both context
and purpose. They may be formal and transactional in nature or,
alternatively, relate to more informal situations such as a focused
dialogue between friends. Students may refer to the stimulus when
undertaking their open interaction assessment as well as their own notes
– these should contain no more than 30 words and must be written in
bullet point or mind map format. Although Edexcel produces a range of
stimuli for each of the main themes (excluding centre-devised themes),
teachers can adapt these or produce their own. The stimuli are generally
open ended to invite student responses at different levels and may
include teacher prompts and questions. Stimuli must be treated as live
assessments and must be kept securely.
Students should have access to stimuli only under supervised conditions
and must not, under any circumstances, remove them from the centre. The
stimuli usually provide some initial clues to support students and teachers
can reduce or add to this according to the needs of the individual student.
Both Edexcel-produced and centre-devised stimuli must be refreshed at
least every two years. Please see the sample assessment materials for
examples.
•• Students can also engage in a discussion related to a picture (or other
visual) that they have chosen or give a presentation and then respond
to a series of linked, follow-up questions and answers. These tasks give
students a choice of content and, therefore, enable them to take some
ownership of their assessment. It is intended that students use the picture
as a prompt to discussion and that it relates to something they have
interest or involvement in (for example an activity, club or place). It is not
envisaged that students will be presented with an unseen picture a few
minutes before assessment or that they will be asked in-depth questions on
every aspect of its visual content. Similarly, students giving a presentation
must be able to choose its content and prepare. Students can prepare for
a specific picture or presentation-based assessment on an individual basis
in class, or under other direct supervision, up to two weeks in advance and
involving no more than six hours’ contact time.
•• Students wishing to give a short presentation (three minutes maximum)
or discuss a picture should be able to refer to an A5 sheet of paper with
bulleted notes (30 words maximum) or a mind map equivalent (30 words
maximum). Those wishing to discuss a picture can give a short initial
presentation (one minute maximum) to introduce their picture.
•• As the assessment for all task types is outcome based, teachers should
ensure that they exploit the stimuli or ask questions that are sufficiently
challenging to maximise student performance. Teachers should be familiar
with the general content of student discussions and/or presentations in
advance, so that they can prepare accordingly. However, teachers must not
reveal any potential questions to students in advance.
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A Qualification content
Unit 2
•• Students may, of course, engage in research or general preparation work
related to the content of their chosen theme(s) on an ongoing basis. This
may be undertaken outside the classroom and can be marked. However,
no teacher feedback or guidance should be given to students when they
are preparing for a specific live assessment other than to clarify the general
requirements of the task.
•• Teachers may assess students on more than one occasion (using different
assessment tasks) and submit students’ best marks. Each task attracts a
maximum of 30 marks in accordance with the following assessment criteria
that require a ‘best fit’ approach to marking. (Please also refer to the
Teacher’s Guide.) Marks are awarded for content and response, range of
language and accuracy.
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Assessment criteria
Content and response
Mark
•• Communicates comprehensive and detailed information related to chosen visual/topic/
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stimulus.
•• Interacts very well.
•• Speaks very confidently and with clear spontaneity.
•• Frequently takes initiative and develops elaborate responses.
•• No difficulty in expressing and explaining a range of ideas and points of view.
•• Very little or no hesitation.
•• Able to deal with unpredictable elements without difficulty.
•• Communicates detailed and relevant information related to chosen visual/topic/stimulus.
•• Interacts well.
•• Speaks confidently.
•• Takes initiative and develops more elaborate responses.
•• Has little difficulty expressing and explaining ideas and points of view.
•• Little hesitation and little or no prompting necessary.
•• Able to deal with unpredictable elements with some success.
12-15
•• Communicates relevant information related to the chosen visual/topic/stimulus but with
8-11
some obvious omissions.
•• Some interaction.
•• Able to participate in familiar, straightforward discussion and conversation, but experiences
problems with more complex question forms.
•• Conveys opinions, but rarely expands.
•• Some hesitation.
•• Able to deal with some unpredictable elements.
•• Limited communication related to chosen visual/topic/stimulus.
•• Some coherence in unambiguous presentation of simple information and opinions, but
4-7
responses very limited.
•• Very hesitant and reliant on teacher-examiner prompting.
•• Able to deal with isolated unpredictable elements.
•• Minimal description of chosen visual/topic/stimulus.
•• Conveys very little relevant information in minimal responses (mainly one word replies).
•• Largely disjointed and unconnected ideas.
•• Very limited comprehension of basic questions.
•• Wholly reliant on teacher-examiner prompting.
1-3
•• No rewardable content.
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Range of language
Mark
Accuracy
Mark
•• Uses wide range of appropriate
6
•• Very accurate, with only isolated
6
vocabulary and structures, including
some complex lexical items.
and usually insignificant errors.
•• Consistently good pronunciation and
•• Consistently competent use of
intonation.
different tenses.
•• Good variety of appropriate
5
vocabulary and structures.
•• Some errors, especially in more
5
complex structures, but generally
accurate.
•• Unambiguous use of different verb
•• Pronunciation and intonation
tenses.
generally good.
•• Generally at ease with
subordination.
•• Adequate but predictable range of
3-4
vocabulary and structures.
•• A fair number of errors made,
3-4
including some basic, but
communication overall unaffected.
•• May include different tenses or
•• Pronunciation and intonation
time frames, perhaps with some
ambiguity.
generally accurate.
•• Some examples of subordination.
•• Limited and/or repetitive range of
2
vocabulary or structures.
•• Many basic errors, but main points
2
communicated.
•• Predominantly uses short sentences.
•• Simple ‘pre-learnt’ stereotypes
correct.
•• Pronunciation generally
understandable.
•• Very limited range of basic
1
structures.
•• Only isolated examples of accurate
language.
language.
•• Rarely offers complete sentences.
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and pronunciation frequently
impede basic communication.
•• Frequently resorts to non-target
•• No rewardable language.
•• Consistently inaccurate language
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•• No rewardable language.
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Unit 3
Qualification content A
Unit 3 Reading and Understanding in Italian
Overview
Content overview
To prepare students adequately for this unit, teachers should present and
exploit a range of vocabulary relevant to all the common topic areas (in
the Common topic areas section on page 10) and, where appropriate,
building on the Key Stage 3 Programme of Study. Students should be
presented with Italian language in a range of styles or registers and in
a variety of different contexts, as appropriate to their age and level of
understanding. Students will also be presented with different fonts and
formats, for example short printed messages, advertisements and email
messages. Material presented will usually relate to an Italian-speaking
country and students will be expected to develop appropriate cultural
awareness and understanding.
Assessment overview
•• Students will be asked to demonstrate their understanding of a
number of short texts. The texts will be in a range of contexts and
styles, both formal and informal.
Foundation tier: 35 minutes
Higher tier: 50 minutes
•• A number of question types will be used in the Foundation tier paper
that invite non-verbal responses, such as multiple choice and matching
exercises. A mixture of visual and short verbal cues in English will be
given, and marks will be awarded for a student’s own short, written
English-language responses (two or three words may suffice). To
encourage students to complete the entire paper, the Foundation tier
will follow a ‘peaks and troughs’ model. Questions will appear in a
mixed order in terms of difficulty rather than in order of increasing
difficulty.
•• The Higher tier paper will include the same questions targeting the
C and D grades as used in the Foundation tier paper. These are
commonly referred to as ‘crossover’ questions. It will also contain
some questions that require short answers in English.
•• Both papers carry a total of 40 marks.
The question titles and rubrics will be in English throughout the
papers.
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A Qualification content
Unit 4
Unit 4 Writing in Italian
Overview
Content overview
•• Centres are required to submit students’ written work for external
marking by Edexcel. This work must be completed during two sessions
of no more than one hour each. Students may choose the context of the
written tasks according to the pathway that they have chosen to follow
(general or vocational) and the work must relate to one or more themes
selected from the following:
{{ media and culture
{{ sport and leisure
{{ travel and tourism
{{ business, work and employment
{{ centre-devised option.
•• Each of the broad themes gives students the scope to engage in
activities that coincide with their true interests, experience and
aspirations. Assessment scenarios should provide opportunities for them
to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of Italian language and
grammar, as well as to inform, describe, give detail, express feelings and
to give opinions in Italian. Teachers can adapt Edexcel-produced stimuli
or create their own, and have considerable control over content so that
they can target assessment to the specific interests, learning needs and
optimal performance level of each student. However, if teachers need
reassurance on the suitability of a particular approach, topic or theme,
they can consult an experienced examiner through Edexcel’s Ask the
Expert service.
•• Teachers must ensure that the formal assessments used enable students
to demonstrate their ability to use language for different purposes.
Although the context of the tasks may be common, teachers must check
that there is no direct overlap of content across the formal speaking
and writing assessments. For example, in Unit 2: Speaking in Italian
the student completes an open interaction as an assistant in a tourist
information office, providing information about local amenities (formal,
giving information). For their second task, they present a picture stimulus
related to a holiday/exchange visit spent in an Italian-speaking country
and then follow this up with a discussion (informal, expressing opinions,
evaluative). In Unit 4, the student may present a letter of complaint
(formal) to the tourist information office about transport arrangements
and also design a poster to attract fellow students to a school exchange.
(informal, descriptive).
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Qualification content A
•• Teachers can informally assess a student using tasks that overlap in
content and purpose either as part of their general language learning and
development, or if only one of these tasks (speaking or writing) is counted
towards final assessment.
NB: If the centre is in any doubt about the suitability of the approach
or the content of the tasks, the teacher responsible should refer to
Edexcel’s Ask the Expert service, setting out clearly the context,
purpose and requirements of the tasks for Unit 4 and also for Unit 2.
Assessment overview
•• This unit is internally assessed under controlled conditions but marked
by Edexcel.
•• Controlled assessment allows for ongoing and classroom-based
assessment rather than end-of-course testing, although this is still
possible. Centres can only submit students’ written work to Edexcel
in the June examination series. More information is provided in the
Teachers’ Guide that accompanies this specification.
•• The student must complete two separate writing tasks* and each
must be undertaken in controlled conditions in a single assessment
session of no more than one hour. Although assessment is time
constrained and primarily qualitative rather than quantitative, it is
anticipated that students will produce at least 100 words in each of the
two assessment sessions.
•• Students aiming for grade C or above will need to demonstrate extended
writing skills and are expected to produce over 200 words for each
task. Centres must limit the work submitted for external marking from
these students to two pieces of written work.
•• Controlled assessments can be undertaken at any time during the
course prior to the deadline selected for the submission of students’
work.
•• When undertaking their assessments in controlled conditions, students
can refer to a dictionary or online dictionary, the relevant stimulus
and brief notes in bullet point or mind map type format (30 words
maximum) that must accompany the submitted work. Students will not
be permitted access to online grammar – or spell-checkers.
*It may be more appropriate for some students to complete two
shorter tasks rather than a longer one in a single assessment session.
Consequently, centres can submit more than two pieces of writing from
these students as long as the work has all been produced in two separate
assessment sessions (maximum of four pieces of writing).
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A Qualification content
Unit 4
•• Stimuli should usually include task instructions and a scenario outline
in English but task prompts can be in either Italian or English, as
appropriate to context (for example an extract from an Italian
website questionnaire should be in Italian, whereas a request to send
information about a student’s leisure interests to an Italian partner
school might be more appropriate in English language bullets). The tasks
require students to respond in Italian to a stimulus linked to a prescribed
or centre-devised theme. Edexcel produces a range of stimuli for each
of these (excluding centre-devised options) and teachers can adapt
them or produce their own. For many students, an essay title supported
by open-ended bullets could be a suitable task. The Edexcel stimuli
are generally open-ended but teachers can target the assessments by
modifying content to meet the different needs of their students more
closely. Both Edexcel-produced and centre-devised stimuli must be
refreshed at least every two years. Please see the sample assessment
materials for examples.
•• Teachers must not provide any help or give specific feedback to students
on their preparatory work.
•• The assessments can be undertaken at any time during the course,
before the deadline selected for the submission of students’ work.
Teachers may carry out more than two controlled writing assessments
with their students as long as the stimuli used and work produced are
different on each occasion. Teachers could then select the two best
pieces of written work to submit for external marking. It is not possible
for a student to carry over written work from one controlled assessment
session to another. Teachers and students must complete the controlled
assessment authenticity record sheet – Writing (Appendix 7) before
submitting work to Edexcel with related notes and stimuli.
•• This is a non-tiered unit since the final mark will be determined by the
variety, appropriateness and complexity of language used and the length
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Qualification content A
Assessment criteria
Communication and content
Mark
•• Very detailed and fully relevant response to the stimulus.
•• Shows a clear ability to narrate, describe, express opinions and expand, as appropriate to
13-15
the task.
•• Communicates with no ambiguity.
•• Excellent linking of the piece into a whole.
•• Coherent and pleasant to read.
•• Detailed response to the stimulus but there may be minor omissions.
•• Provides evidence of description, opinion and expansion, as appropriate to the task.
•• Generally communicates clearly, with some lapses.
•• Reasonable attempt to link the piece into a whole.
•• Generally coherent.
•• Pedestrian or, alternatively, somewhat over ambitious.
10-12
•• Most of the task is completed and relevant information is conveyed, although there may be
7-9
some omissions and/or irrelevancies.
•• Provides evidence of an ability to go beyond a minimal response.
•• Begins to expand ideas and express opinions, as appropriate to the task.
•• Comprehensible overall with some lapses, sometimes leading to ambiguity, especially if
more ambitious language is attempted.
•• Some attempt at linking piece into a whole.
•• Relevant key information is given but there may be major omissions, irrelevance and/or
4-6
repetition.
•• The level of response is minimal
•• There is no evidence of description or opinions (other than simple likes/dislikes).
•• Some ambiguity.
•• Just about comprehensible overall.
•• Sentences mostly written in isolation.
•• Not easy to read.
•• Little relevant information is conveyed.
•• Much ambiguity and omission.
•• The level of response is very limited.
•• Substantial degree of irrelevance and incoherence.
•• Except for isolated items, would not be comprehensible to a native speaker.
1-3
•• No relevant communication worthy of credit.
•• A mark of zero for communication and content will mean a mark of zero for knowledge and
0
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Unit 4
Knowledge and application of language
Mark
•• Wide range of vocabulary and structures, fully appropriate to the task and used effectively.
•• Little or no repetition.
•• Confident use of more complex structures, such as object pronouns, negatives, superlatives
9-10
and range of tenses, with very few lapses.
•• Clear ability to manipulate language and to produce longer, fluent sentences with ease.
•• Quite a wide range of vocabulary and structures appropriate to describe and to express and
7-8
justify opinions.
•• Some attempt to use ambitious structures (subordinate clauses, object pronouns, tenses,
etc) with a fair measure of success.
•• Tenses are generally used correctly.
•• Some ability to manipulate language although not always successful.
•• Vocabulary and structures are generally appropriate to the task.
•• Correct syntax when using simple, short sentences.
•• Some longer sentences where syntax is not always correct.
•• Attempts enhancement of fact with adjectives and adverbial phrases with some success.
•• Some evidence of correct use of a range of tenses, with some lapses.
•• Attempts to use subordinate clauses/simple linking with some success.
5-6
•• Limited vocabulary and structures, often repetitive and stereotyped.
•• Language is basic and sometimes inappropriate to the task.
•• Pre-learnt, set phrases predominate but there are some short simple sentences, which are
3-4
more or less correct.
•• Some attempts at tenses, but many mistakes.
•• Some attempt to use adjectives.
•• There may be some simple subordination.
•• Very limited vocabulary, with occasional correct words.
•• Very little understanding of language structures.
•• There may be the occasional correct phrase or short sentence pre-learnt or ‘lifted’.
1-2
•• No language worthy of credit.
0
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Qualification content A
Accuracy
Mark
•• High level of accuracy, though not necessarily faultless.
•• Spellings, genders, agreements, verb forms mastered with the odd slip. 
•• Secure when using more complex language with only a few minor errors.
5
•• Generally accurate language.
•• Most verb forms correct, secure in genders and agreements but the odd lapse.
•• Spellings mostly accurate.
•• When more complex structures are attempted, accuracy can be more variable.
4
•• Fairly accurate in straightforward language, but some lapses with more complex language.
•• Inconsistency in verb forms but more correct than incorrect. 
•• Spelling of common words generally accurate.
•• The work is clearly more accurate than inaccurate.
•• Language errors do not significantly hinder communication.
•• Inaccuracy increases if more complex structures are attempted.
3
•• Many basic errors which often impede communication.
•• Some correct phrases but frequent misspellings, inaccurate genders and incorrect verb
2
•• Frequent basic errors and inaccuracies prevent communication.
•• Isolated examples of correct language.
•• Spellings and genders very weak.
•• Little or no evidence of correct verb formation.
1
•• No language worthy of credit.
0
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B Assessment
Assessment summary
Units 1 and 3 are external units, set and marked by Edexcel.
Unit 2 is an internal unit which is internally assessed by the centre and
externally moderated by Edexcel.
Unit 4 is an internal unit which is marked by Edexcel.
Summary of table of assessment
Unit 1
Listening and Understanding in Italian
Unit code: 5IN01
•• This unit draws on vocabulary and structures from across the four specified common topic areas
(in the Common topic areas section on page 10).
•• The examination consists of a number of passages or interactions in Italian with a variety of
question types
Timing
Foundation tier:
Higher tier:
25 minutes + 5 minutes’ reading time
35 minutes + 5 minutes’ reading time
Total number of marks is 40.
Unit 2
Speaking in Italian
Unit code: 5IN02
Samples of student performance are submitted to Edexcel for external moderation in May.
Students may undertake their assessment when ready (on an ongoing basis) or as end-of-course
oral tests, if these are more practical and appropriate for students. There is potential for students
to focus on a specific chosen theme.
Students must undertake two different task types, each lasting 4-6 minutes.
Total number of marks is 60.
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Unit 3
Reading and Understanding in Italian
Unit code: 5IN03
•• The examination consists of a number of short texts, notices or news reports in Italian which
include a range of settings and styles, both formal and informal (for example text messages,
advertisements, emails). Content relates to prescribed common topic areas.
Timing
35 minutes
50 minutes
Foundation tier:
Higher tier:
Total number of marks is 40.
Unit 4
Writing in Italian
Unit code: 5IN04
This unit is internally conducted under controlled conditions but externally marked by Edexcel.
Student work is submitted to Edexcel for external marking. The tasks may be completed at
any time during the course but must be submitted for marking in the June examination series.
Students are allowed to focus on a specific chosen theme.
Students must produce a piece of writing in Italian in two separate controlled assessment
sessions. Each session can be a maximum of one hour.
Total number of marks is 60.
Assessment Objectives and weightings
% in GCSE
Short
Course
(Spoken
Language)
% in GCSE
Short
Course
(Written
Language)
% in GCSE
AO1: Understand spoken language.
40%
0%
20%
AO2: Communicate in speech.
60%
0%
30%
AO3: Understand written language.
0%
40%
20%
AO4: Communicate in writing.
0%
60%
30%
100%
100%
100%
TOTAL
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Relationship of Assessment Objectives to units
Edexcel GCSE in Italian
Unit number
Assessment Objective
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
Total for AO1,
AO2, AO3 and
AO4
Unit 1
20%
0%
0%
0%
20%
Unit 2
0%
30%
0%
0%
30%
Unit 3
0%
0%
20%
0%
20%
Unit 4
0%
0%
0%
30%
30%
Total for GCSE
20%
30%
20%
30%
100%
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Unit number
Assessment Objective
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
Total for AO1,
AO2, AO3 and
AO4
Unit 1
40%
0%
0%
0%
40%
Unit 2
0%
60%
0%
0%
60%
Unit 3
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unit 4
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Total for GCSE
Short Course
40%
60%
0%
0%
100%
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Unit number
Assessment Objective
AO1
AO2
AO3
AO4
Total for AO1,
AO2, AO3 and
AO4
Unit 1
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unit 2
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
Unit 3
0%
0%
40%
0%
40%
Unit 4
0%
0%
0%
60%
60%
Total for GCSE
Short Course
0%
0%
40%
60%
100%
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Entering your students for assessment
Student entry
Details of how to enter students for this qualification can be found in
Edexcel’s Information Manual, a copy is sent to all examinations officers.
The information can also be found on Edexcel’s website:
www.edexcel.com
Students studying unitised GCSE Short Course and GCSE qualifications
are required to complete at least 40 per cent of the overall assessment
requirements as terminal assessment.
Forbidden combinations and classification code
Centres should be aware that students who enter for more than one
GCSE qualification with the same classification code will have only one
grade (the highest) counted for the purpose of the school and college
performance tables.
Students should be advised that, if they take two qualifications with the
same classification code, schools and colleges are very likely to take the
view that they have achieved only one of the two GCSEs. The same view
may be taken if students take two GCSE qualifications that have different
classification codes but have significant overlap of content. Students who
have any doubts about their subject combinations should check with
the institution to which they wish to progress before embarking on their
programmes.
Access arrangements and special requirements
Edexcel’s policy on access arrangements and special considerations
for GCE, GCSE, and Entry Level aims to enhance access to the
qualifications for students with disabilities and other difficulties (as
defined by the Disability Discrimination Act 1995 and the amendments
to the Act) without compromising the assessment of skills, knowledge,
understanding or competence.
Please see the Edexcel website (www.edexcel.co.uk/sfc/feschools/accessconsideration) for:
•• the JCQ policy Access Arrangements and Special Considerations,
Regulations and Guidance Relating to students who are Eligible for
Adjustments in Examinations.
•• the forms to submit for requests for access arrangements and special
considerations
•• dates for submission of the forms.
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Requests for access arrangements and special considerations must be
addressed to:
Special Requirements
Edexcel
One90 High Holborn
London WC1V 7BH
Disability Discrimination Act (DDA)
Please see the Edexcel website (www.edexcel.com/sfc) for information
relating to the Disability Discrimination Act.
Controlled assessment
In controlled assessments, control levels are set for three linked
processes: task setting, task taking and task marking. The control levels
(high, medium or limited are dependent on the subject) are set for each
process so that the overall level of control secures validity and reliability,
provides good manageability for all involved and allows teachers to
authenticate the student work confidently.
The summary of the controlled conditions for this specification are shown
below.
Summary of conditions for controlled assessment
Control levels for the controlled assessment in Italian are defined for the
three stages of the assessment.
Task setting
To give teachers some control over assessment content, and to permit
personalised learning, there is a limited level of control for task setting
for both the speaking and writing units. Although Edexcel provides
exemplar stimuli for use in controlled assessments, teachers may adapt
these or create their own. All tasks used for live assessments must be
refreshed every two years.
Task requirements should be clear and concise for students. As tasks are
designed to develop Italian language speaking or writing skills, related
stimuli should feature a minimal amount of text (maximum 70 words)
and may feature visual prompts, potentially with some additional Englishlanguage explanation of context. Prompts and cues may be set in either
English or Italian, appropriate to the specific scenario.
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As tasks allow outcome-based assessment, teachers must ensure that
students can perform at their optimal level. This means that tasks should
provide opportunities for appropriate stretch and challenge for all
students. It is important that students’ performances are not unduly
constrained by stimuli content and demands in the case of speaking –
related teacher questioning. For example, it should be possible to ask most
students to express a simple opinion (although the level of response may
vary considerably from student to student).
Task taking
To facilitate potential for less ‘high stakes’ oral assessment and to enable
teachers to assess students more flexibly, a medium level of control
has been set for task taking in Unit 2: Speaking in Italian. However, as
students must complete all the written work submitted for assessment
independently, Unit 4: Writing in Italian has a high level of control for
task taking.
The following task setting controls relate to both the speaking and writing
units.
Authenticity controls: Students must undertake all formally assessed
work in controlled conditions under the supervision of a teacher.
Any preparation for a specific formal assessment must also be teacher
supervised (although not necessarily in the classroom) and must not,
under any circumstance, be set as homework. They should have up to
two weeks in advance and no more than six hours’ contact time for a
formal speaking assessment and may have longer for writing controlled
assessments. Students and teachers must complete and sign a controlled
assessment authenticity record sheet (Appendices 6 and 7). Students can,
as part of their language learning development, receive general guidance
on the requirements of the task types used for assessment and be trained
to acquire the appropriate skills and knowledge to undertake them
effectively. In this period, before starting work on a formal assessment
task, they should have full access to resources and feedback to support
them.
Feedback control: All formal assessment-specific preparatory work must be
done under fully supervised conditions. Teacher feedback is restricted to
the clarification of general task requirements.
Collaboration control: It may be possible for some assessment tasks in
Unit 2: Speaking in Italian to involve more than one student in task taking,
although this is not an assessment requirement. If teachers undertake
assessments that involve more than one student, they should exercise
extreme caution and ensure that the performance of one student does not
prejudice or restrict the performance of another.
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Resource control: Key resources that students have consulted for each
specific assessment must be identified on the controlled assessment
authenticity record sheet (Appendices 6 and 7). In Unit 2: Speaking in
Italian, students are able to refer to a visual notes depending on the task
during their test but they must not refer to a dictionary, except when
preparing. Conversely, in Unit 4: Writing in Italian, students may refer to
notes and a dictionary although access to an earlier draft, online grammar
– or spell-checker is prohibited.
Time control: In Unit 2: Speaking in Italian, students must carry out two
different types of controlled assessment. Each task should last between 46 minutes and may relate to one specific chosen theme.
In Unit 4: Writing in Italian, students must produce two* distinctly
different pieces of work, although these may relate to one specific chosen
theme. The work should be completed in two sessions of up to one hour
each.
Teachers are free to assess Units 2 and 4 whenever it is most appropriate
and practical for their students. Students can be assessed on repeat
occasions but must not undertake the same assessment task twice if it is
being counted towards their final assessment.
Task marking
Again, to facilitate less ‘high stakes’ and more flexible oral assessment,
Unit 2: Speaking in Italian features a medium level of marking control.
Teachers can assess their own students’ work and this is then externally
moderated. Edexcel provides marking support and guidance for teachers
through comprehensive training and guidance. Please refer to the unit
description to view the assessment criteria and to the Instructions
and administrative documentation for internally assessed units for full
details on recording and sampling requirements and marks submission
arrangements.
In Unit 4: Writing in Italian, there is a high level of marking control.
Edexcel will mark work from all students. Examiners will require the stimuli
and student notes used in the writing assessments to accompany all
submissions.
*It is possible that, for some students, it is appropriate to set two shorter
tasks rather than one longer one in an assessment session. However,
students aiming for grade C or above will need to demonstrate more
extended-writing skills and are, therefore, expected to produce over 200
words in each task.
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Internal standardisation
Teachers must show clearly how the marks have been awarded in relation
to the assessment criteria. If more than one teacher in a centre is marking
students’ work, there must be a process of internal standardisation to
ensure that there is consistent application of the assessment criteria.
Authentication
All students must sign an authentication statement. Statements relating
to work not sampled should be held securely in your centre. Those which
relate to sampled students must be attached to the work and sent to the
moderator. In accordance with a revision to the current Code of Practice,
any candidate unable to provide an authentication statement will receive
zero credit for the component. Where credit has been awarded by a
centre-assessor to sampled work without an accompanying authentication
statement, the moderator will inform Edexcel and the mark adjusted to
zero.
Further information
For more information on annotation, authentication, mark submission
and moderation procedures, please refer to the Edexcel GCSE in Italian:
Instructions and administrative documentation for internally assessed units
document, which is available on the Edexcel website.
For up-to-date advice on teacher involvement, please refer to the JCQ
Instructions for conducting coursework/portfolio document on the JCQ
website: www.jcq.org.uk For up-to-date advice on malpractice and
plagiarism, please refer to the JCQ Suspected Malpractice in Examinations:
Policies and Procedures and Instructions for conducting coursework/
portfolio documents on the JCQ website (www.jcq.org.uk).
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Assessing your students
The first assessment opportunity for Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 will take place in
the June 2010 series and in each following June series for the lifetime of
the specification.
Your student assessment opportunities
Unit
June 2010
June 2011
Unit 1: Listening and Understanding in
Italian


Unit 2: Speaking in Italian

Unit 3: Reading and Understanding in
Italian

Unit 4: Writing in Italian

*

*

*

*
* The controlled assessments may occur at any time during the GCSE
in Italian course but final marks and student work must be submitted
in May (*June exam series). From September 2011, the assessment
opportunities will mirror those of 2010 as indicated above.
Awarding and reporting
The grading, awarding and certification of this qualification will comply
with the requirements of the current GCSE/GCE Code of Practice
for courses starting in September 2009, which is published by the
Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA). The GCSE qualification
will be graded and certificated on an eight-grade scale from A* to G.
Individual unit results will be reported.
The first certification opportunity for the Edexcel GCSE (Short
Course) in Italian: Spoken Language or Edexcel GCSE (Short
Course) in Italian: Written Language will be 2010, and the first
certification opportunity for the Edexcel GCSE in Italian will be
2011.
Students whose level of achievement is below the minimum judged by
Edexcel to be of sufficient standard to be recorded on a certificate will
receive an unclassified U result.
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Unit results
The minimum uniform marks required for each grade for each unit:
Units 1 and 3
Unit grade
*A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Maximum uniform
mark = 60
54
48
42
36
30
24
18
12
Students who do not achieve the standard required for a grade G will
receive a uniform mark in the range 0–11.
Units 2 and 4
Unit grade
*A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Maximum uniform
mark = 90
81
72
63
54
45
36
27
18
Students who do not achieve the standard required for a grade G will
receive a uniform mark in the range 0–17.
Qualification results
The minimum uniform marks required for each grade:
GCSE in Italian cash-in code: 2IN01
Qualification grade
*A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Maximum uniform
mark = 300
270
240
210
180
150
120
90
60
Students who do not achieve the standard required for a grade G will
receive a uniform mark in the range 0–59.
GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Spoken Language cash-in code: 3IN0S
GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Written Language cash-in code: 3IN0W
Qualification grade
*A
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Maximum uniform
mark = 150
135
120
105
90
75
60
45
30
Students who do not achieve the standard required for a grade G will
receive a uniform mark in the range 0–29.
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Resitting of units
Students can resit the assessment requirements for an internally and
externally unit once before claiming certification for the qualification. The
best available result for each contributing unit will count towards the final
grade.
For internally assessed units students will need to retake the entire
assessment requirements for that unit. In terms of controlled assessment
for this qualification, students can be assessed on repeat occasions
but must not undertake the same assessment task twice if it is being
counted towards their final assessment.
Students who want to resit after they have completed all the assessment
requirements of the course will be required to retake at least 40 per cent
of the assessment requirements.
Results of units will be held in Edexcel’s unit bank for as many years as
this specification remains available. Once the GCSE Short Course and
GCSE qualification has been certificated, all unit results are deemed to
be used up at that level. These results cannot be used again towards
a further award of the same qualification at the same level but unit
results used for a GCSE Short Course remain available for use in a GCSE
qualification.
Language of assessment
Assessment of this specification will be available in Italian although
some questions will be set in English and require responses in English.
Assessment materials will be published in Italian.
Stretch and challenge
Students can be stretched and challenged in all units through the use of
different assessment strategies, for example:
•• a requirement to use and recognise complex language structures and
grammar
•• a requirement to recognise and convey feelings and opinions
•• use of open-ended questioning and stimuli
•• a requirement to communicate effectively and accurately in Italian
(Units 2 and 4)
•• a requirement to produce extended Italian (Unit 4 only).
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Malpractice and plagiarism
For up-to-date advice on malpractice and plagiarism, please refer to the
Joint Council for Qualifications Suspected Malpractice in Examinations:
Policies and Procedures document on the JCQ website www.jcq.org.uk
Student recruitment
Edexcel’s access policy concerning recruitment to our qualifications is
that:
•• they must be available to anyone who is capable of reaching the
required standard
•• they must be free from barriers that restrict access and progression
•• equal opportunities exist for all students.
Progression
This qualification offers a suitable progression route to GCE AS and GCE
Advanced Level in Italian language study as well as other
Level 3 qualifications. In addition, the study of one language at GCSE can
facilitate and help promote the learning of other languages.
The qualification may also add to an individual’s employability profile.
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B Assessment
Grade descriptions
Candidates show understanding of a variety of spoken language that
contains some complex language and relates to a range of contexts.
They can identify main points, details and points of view and draw simple
conclusions.
A
They initiate and develop conversations and discussions, present
information and narrate events. They express and explain ideas and
points of view, and produce extended sequences of speech using a variety
of vocabulary, structures and verb tenses. They speak confidently, with
reasonably accurate pronunciation and intonation. The message is clear
but there may be some errors, especially when they use more complex
structures.
They show understanding of a variety of written texts relating to a range
of contexts. They understand some unfamiliar language and extract
meaning from more complex language and extended texts. They can
identify main points, extract details, recognise points of view, attitudes and
emotions and draw simple conclusions.
They write for different purposes and contexts about real or imaginary
subjects. They express and explain ideas and points of view. They use
a variety of vocabulary, structures and verb tenses. Their spelling and
grammar are generally accurate. The message is clear but there may be
some errors, especially when they write more complex sentences.
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Candidates show understanding of different types of spoken language that
contain a variety of structures. The spoken material relates to a range of
contexts, including some that may be unfamiliar, and may relate to past
and future events. They can identify main points, details and opinions.
C
They take part in conversations and simple discussions and present
information. They express points of view and show an ability to deal with
some unpredictable elements. Their spoken language contains a variety of
structures and may relate to past and future events. Their pronunciation
and intonation are more accurate than inaccurate. They convey a clear
message but there may be some errors.
They show understanding of different types of written texts that contain a
variety of structures. The written material relates to a range of contexts,
including some that may be unfamiliar and may relate to past and future
events. They can identify main points, extract details and recognise
opinions.
They write for different contexts that may be real or imaginary. They
communicate information and express points of view. They use a variety
of structures and may include different tenses or time frames. The style is
basic. They convey a clear message but there may be some errors.
Candidates show some understanding of simple language spoken clearly
that relates to familiar contexts. They can identify main points and extract
some details.
F
They take part in simple conversations, present simple information and
can express their opinion. They use a limited range of language. Their
pronunciation is understandable. There are grammatical inaccuracies but
the main points are usually conveyed.
They show some understanding of short, simple written texts that relate to
familiar contexts. They show limited understanding of unfamiliar language.
They can identify main points and some details.
They write short texts that relate to familiar contexts. They can express
simple opinions. They use simple sentences. The main points are usually
conveyed but there are mistakes in spelling and grammar.
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Edexcel resources
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Edexcel publications
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Appendix 1 Key skills
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Appendix 2 Wider curriculum
44
Appendix 3 Codes
46
Appendix 4 Grammar list 47
Appendix 5 Minimum core vocabulary list
51
Appendix 6 Controlled assessment authenticity record sheet – Speaking
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Appendix 7 Controlled assessment authenticity record sheet – Writing
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Key skills
Signposting
Key skills (Level 2)
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Communication
C2.1a
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C2.1b
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C2.2
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C2.3
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Information and communication technology
ICT2.1
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ICT2.2
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ICT2.3
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Improving own learning and performance
LP2.1
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LP2.2
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LP2.3
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Working with others
WO2.1
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WO2.2
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WO2.3
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Teachers should note that assessment of the key skill in communication must be in English, Irish
or Welsh and that, although foreign language study clearly presents opportunities to develop skills
in communication, assessment in the foreign language is not appropriate. For this specification, all
key skills communication evidence must be in English.
Development suggestions
Please refer to the Edexcel website (www.edexcel.com) for key skills
development suggestions.
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Appendix 2
Wider curriculum
Signposting
Issue
Unit 1
Unit 2
Unit 3
Unit 4
Spiritual
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Moral
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Ethical
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Social
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Cultural
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Citizenship
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Environmental
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European initiatives
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Health and safety
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Legislative
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Economic
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Sustainable
development
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In addition to acquiring knowledge about language structures and the development of practical
language skills, effective language learning involves a promotion of cultural understanding. This
specification requires students to consider a range of common topic areas, to focus on one or
more broad themes and develop an appreciation of the culture and society of Italian-speaking
countries and communities. Consequently, teachers can link students’ language study to the issues
listed above.
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Development suggestions
Issue
Units
Opportunities for development or internal assessment
Spiritual
Unit 4
A student may produce a report on a particular religious festival
and reflect on its meaning and significance.
Moral
Unit 2
A student could refer to a moral tension that young people face
when discussing an aspect of youth culture.
Ethical
Unit 2
A student might wish to deliver a presentation advocating ‘fair
trade’ business.
Social
Unit 4
A student considering work issues might produce a piece of
writing on voluntary work and related social issues.
Cultural
Unit 3
Reading a short passage on visitor information, a student might
become more aware of the different cultural activities and
facilities available.
Citizenship
Units 1 and 3
When undertaking listening and reading activities, related to the
prescribed common topic areas, students may become aware of
issues that can be linked to citizenship.
Environmental
Unit 1
A student might hear a recording in Italian referring to the
environmental benefits of public transport.
European initiatives
Unit 4
A student undertaking written work on a local amenity or
visitor attraction may discover that it has been partly supported
through the European Regional Development Fund.
Health and safety
Unit 2
A student giving an oral presentation on a healthy lifestyle may
refer to the negative impact of smoking, alcohol or drug abuse.
Legislative
Units 2 and 4
Students may, through projects related to the world of work,
become aware of workplace-related legislation.
Economic
Units 2
A student undertaking work related to the leisure industry may
become aware of the contribution of this sector to different
national economies.
Sustainable
development
Units 2 and 4
A student considering travel-related issues may consider
projects that promote sustainable tourism.
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Appendix 3Codes
Type of code
Use of code
Code number
National
classification codes
Every qualification is assigned to a national
classification code indicating the subject area to
which it belongs. Centres should be aware that
students who enter for more than one GCSE
qualification with the same classification code will
have only one grade (the highest) counted for the
purpose of the school and college performance
tables.
5690
National
Qualifications
Framework (NQF)
codes
Each qualification title is allocated a National
Qualifications Framework (NQF) code.
The QANs for the
qualifications in this
publication are:
Unit codes
Cash-in codes
The NQF code is known as a Qualification Number
(QN). This is the code that features in the DfE’s
Sections 96 and on the LARA as being eligible
for 16-18 and 19+ funding, and is to be used for
all qualification funding purposes. The QN is the
number that will appear on the student’s final
certification documentation.
GCSE in Italian 500/4594/5
GCSE (Short Course) in
Italian: Spoken Language
500/4625/1
GCSE (Short Course) in
Italian: Written Language
500/4622/6
Each unit is assigned a unit code. This unit code is
used as an entry code to indicate that a student
wishes to take the assessment for that unit. Centres
will need to use the entry codes only when entering
students for their examination.
Unit 1 – 5IN01
The cash-in code is used as an entry code to
aggregate the student’s unit scores to obtain the
overall grade for the qualification. Centres will need
to use the entry codes only when entering students
for their qualification.
GCSE in Italian – 2IN01
Unit 2 – 5IN02
Unit 3 – 5IN03
Unit 4 – 5IN04
GCSE (Short Course) in
Italian: Spoken Language
– 3IN0S
GCSE (Short Course) in
Italian: Written Language
– 3IN0W
Entry codes
The entry codes are used to:
•• enter a student for the assessment of a unit
•• aggregate the student’s unit to obtain the overall
Please refer to the Edexcel
Information Manual, available
on the Edexcel website.
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Grammar list
GCSE candidates will be expected to have acquired knowledge and understanding of Italian
grammar and linguistic structures during their course. In the examination they will be required
to apply their knowledge and understanding in tasks appropriate to the tier for which they are
entered, drawing from the following lists which are divided into Foundation and Higher tier.
The examples in brackets are indicative, not exclusive. For structures marked (R), only receptive
knowledge is required.
Italian (Foundation tier)
Nouns
•• gender
•• singular and plural forms
Articles
•• definite and indefinite
•• partitive
•• definite article + preposition (al, sul, nel, etc)
Adjectives
•• agreement
•• position
•• comparative and superlative
•• demonstrative
•• indefinite (tutto, ogni, altro) (qualche – (R))
•• possessive, short and long forms
•• interrogative
•• use of di and che after comparatives
Adverbs
•• formation
•• comparative and superlative
•• interrogative
•• adverbs of time and place (oggi, domani, qui, qua)
•• common adverbial phrases
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Quantifiers/intensifiers: (molto)
Pronouns
•• subject
•• object
•• position and order of pronouns
•• reflexive
•• relative (che cui, il quale) (quel che/il cui – (R))
•• disjunctive
•• demonstrative
•• indefinite
•• possessive
•• interrogative
•• impersonal use of si (si fanno i compiti)
•• combinations of pronouns and their modifications
•• use of plural adjectives after si (R)
•• position of pronouns with imperatives
Verbs
•• regular and irregular forms of verbs, including reflexive verbs
•• modes of address (tu, Lei)
•• all persons of the verb, singular and plural
•• negative forms
•• interrogative forms
•• impersonal constructions (si dice)
•• tenses:
{{ present
{{ stare + gerund (R)
{{ imperfect
{{ future
{{ perfect
{{ conditional (vorrei + mi piacerebbe only)
{{ pluperfect (R)
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•• imperative: common forms including negative
•• use of infinitives after modal verbs and per
•• use of the infinitive after prepositions
•• use of the past infinitive after dopo
•• passive forms (with essere and venire) (with andare – (R))
Subjunctive
•• present (R)
•• imperfect (R)
{{ pluperfect subjunctive (R)
Prepositions
•• common, including use of a (vicino a)
•• use of di and da with prepositions (senza di te/lontano da)
Conjunctions
•• coordinating and subordinating
•• use of key conjunctions with the subjunctive
Number, quantity and time (da quando…)
Italian (Higher tier)
All grammar and structures listed for Foundation tier, as well as:
Pronouns
•• use of ci, ne
Verbs
•• modal verbs
•• verbs followed by an infinitive (with or without a preposition)
•• dependent infinitives (far vedere)
•• perfect infinitive
•• negative forms
•• interrogative forms
•• impersonal constructions (si dice, si crede)
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•• tenses:
{{ present
{{ perfect (including agreement of past participle)
{{ imperfect
{{ future
{{ conditional
{{ future perfect (R)
{{ conditional perfect
{{ pluperfect
{{ past definite
•• passive voice: alternative forms to the passive
•• subjunctive:
{{ present
{{ perfect
{{ imperfect (R)
{{ pluperfect (R)
•• uses of subjunctive:
{{ as positive and negative imperative for Lei after verbs of wishing,
{{ request, opinion, emotion
{{ to express possibility/impossibility after impersonal expressions
{{ (è importante/facile/necessario che…)
{{ in hypothetical clauses after se
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Minimum core vocabulary list
The following vocabulary list is intended to assist teachers in planning their work. It provides the
minimum core generic vocabulary that all students will need to acquire (regardless of chosen
theme). It is an essential vocabulary list that students should refer to and build on when preparing
for listening and reading examinations.
All assessment tasks in Unit 1: Listening and understanding in Italian and Unit 3: Reading and
understanding in Italian targeted at grades G-C will be based on this vocabulary list. Occasional
glossing of individual words may occur in the examinations although this will be avoided whenever
possible.
The speaking and writing units, it is important to note that the vocabulary requirements, even
within each of the chosen pathways (media and culture, sport and leisure, travel and
tourism, business, work and employment or centre-devised), could vary between students.
High frequency language (multiple contexts)
Verbs
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abitare
to live
accendere
to light, turn switch on
accettare
to accept
accompagnare
to accompany
adorare
to adore, love
affittare
to rent/to hire
affrettarsi
to hurry
aggiungere
to add
aiutare
to help
amare
to love
annullare
to cancel
aprire
to open
arrabbiarsi
to get angry
arrangiarsi
to manage
arrivare
to arrive
ascoltare
to listen
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aspettare
to wait for
assomigliare
to look like, to resemble
atterrare
to land
augurare
to wish
avere
to have
avvisare
to inform, to warn
bere
to drink
cadere
to fall
cambiare
to change
camminare
to walk
capire
to understand
caricare
to load, charge
cercare
to try, to look for
chiacchierare
to chat
chiamare
to call
chiamarsi
to be called
chiedere
to ask
chiudere
to close
cliccare
to click
colpire
to knock, hit
cominciare
to begin
comprare
to buy
conoscere
to know (be familiar with)
consigliare
to advise
contare
to count
contattare
to contact
controllare
to check
costare
to cost
credere
to think, believe
dare
to give
decidere
to decide
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descrivere
to describe
desiderare
to want, desire
detestare
to hate
dimenticare
to forget
dire
to say
discutere
to discuss
dispiacere
to regret, be sorry
divertirsi
to enjoy oneself
domandare
to ask
dormire
to sleep
dovere
to have to
durare
to last
entrare
to enter
essere
to be
fare domanda
to apply to
fare una domanda
to ask a question
fare una passeggiata
to go for a walk
fermarsi
to stop
finire
to finish, end
firmare
to sign
gettare
to throw
giocare
to play
guadagnare
to earn
guidare
to drive
imparare
to learn
impedire
to prevent
incollare
to stick
incontrare
to meet
informare
to inform
intendere
to intend
interessarsi (di)
to be interested in
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invitare
to invite
lasciare
to leave (an object)
lavorare
to work
litigare
to argue
mancare
to miss
mandare
to send
mangiare
to eat
meritare
to deserve
mettere
to put
migliorare
to improve
mostrare
to show
navigare su internet
to surf the internet
nevicare
to snow
notare
to notice
occuparsi (di)
to look after
offrire
to offer
ordinare
to order
organizzare
to organise
parcheggiare
to park
parlare
to speak
partire
to leave
passare
to pass by, to pass (time)
pensare
to think
perdere
to lose
perdonare
to forgive
permettere
to allow
piacere
to please, to like
piangere
to cry
piovere
to rain
potere
to be able to
preferire
to prefer
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prendere
to take
prenotare
to book
presentare
to introduce
prestare (dare in prestito)
to lend
prestare (prendere in prestito)
to borrow
produrre
to produce
provare
to try (on)
raccomandare
to recommend
raccontare
to tell
restare
to stay
ricercare
to research
ricevere
to receive, be host to
ricordarsi
to remember
ridere
to laugh
riempire
to fill
rimanere
to remain
rimborsare
to refund
rimettere
to put back
ringraziare
to thank
riparare
to repair
ripassare
to revise
ripetere
to repeat
riservare
to reserve
rispondere
to answer
ritornare
to return
riuscire
to succeed, manage
rubare
to steal
salire
to climb, get on (transport)
saltare
to jump
salvare
to save
sapere
to know (a fact)
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sbagliare
to be wrong/make a mistake
scappare
to escape
scegliere
to choose
scendere
to go down, get off (transport)
scrivere
to write
scrivere a macchina
to type
sedersi
to sit down
seguire
to follow
sembrare
to seem
sentire
to hear, to feel
servire
to serve
servirsi di
to use
sorridere
to smile
sostituire
to replace
spendere
to spend
sperare
to hope
spingere
to push
stare
to stay, to be (healthy)
studiare
to study
suonare
to ring/to play (instrument)
telefonare
to phone
tenere
to keep, to hold
terminare
to end
tirare
to pull
toccare
to touch
trovare
to find
trovarsi
to be located
usare
to use
vedere
to see
vendere
to sell
venire
to come
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vincere
to win
visitare
to visit
vivere
to live
volare
to fly
volere
to want
alto/a
high, tall
altro/a
other
antico/a
old, ancient
anziano/a
elderly, old
aperto/a
open
arrabbiato/a
angry
basso/a
short (person)
bello/a
beautiful
breve
brief
brutto/a
ugly
buffo/a
funny
buono/a
good
caldo/a
hot
carino/a
pretty
chiuso/a
closed
chiuso/a a chiave
locked
comodo/a
comfortable
contento/a
pleased
corto/a
short
debole
weak
di buon umore
in a good mood
di fretta
in a hurry
di grande valore
valuable
Adjectives
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difficile
difficult
dinamico/a
dynamic
disgustoso/a
disgusting
divertente
funny
duro/a
hard
eccitante
exciting
falso/a
false
fantastico/a
great, fantastic
favorito/a
favourite
flessibile
flexible
forte
strong
gentile
kind
giovane
young
grande
great
grande
big
grasso/a
fat
grato/a
grateful, thankful
gratuito/a
free
in piedi
standing
incredibile
unbelievable
insieme
together
lavoratore/lavoratrice
hardworking
leggero/a
light
libero/a
free
lungo/a
long
magnifico/a
magnificent
marcio/a
rotten
maturo/a
mature
meraviglioso/a
marvellous
minore
younger
necessario/a
necessary
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noioso/a
boring
numeroso/a
numerous
nuovo/a
new
perfetto/a
perfect
perso/a
lose
pesante
heavy
piccolo/a
small
pieno/a
full
pigro/a
lazy
preferito/a
favourite
pronto/a
ready
proprio/a
one’s own
prossimo/a
next
pulito/a
clean
rapido/a
fast
reale
real
responsabile
responsible
ricco/a
rich
ricercato/a
sought after
riconoscente
grateful
rotto/a
broken
rumoroso/a
noisy
saggio/a
wise
sano/a
healthy
sensazionale
sensational
serio/a
serious
severo/a
strict
silenzioso/a
silent
soddisfatto/a
satisfied
solo/a
alone, lonely
spiacente
sorry
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dirty
stancante
tiring
stanco/a
tired
stesso/a
same
stupido/a
stupid
terribile
awful
timido/a
shy
tipico/a
typical
tutto/a
all
ultimo/a
last
utile
useful
valido/a
valid
variabile
variable
vecchio/a
old
veloce
fast, quick
vero/a
true
vicino/a
close
arancione
orange
azzurro
blue
bianco/a
white
blu
navy blue
castano/a
chestnut brown
chiaro/a
light
colore
colour
giallo/a
yellow
grigio/a
grey
marrone
brown
nero/a
black
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pink
rosso/a
red
scuro
dark
verde
green
viola
violet
(per) molto tempo
(for a) long time
ancora
more
forse
perhaps
già
already
immediatamente
immediately
là, lì
there
laggiù
over there
lassù
up there
lentamente
slowly
mai
never
molto
very
piuttosto
rather
purtroppo
unfortunately
qua, qui
here
qualche volta
sometimes
quasi
almost
rapidamente
quickly
recentemente
recently
sempre
always/still
soprattutto
above all
specialmente
especially
spesso
often
subito
straight away
troppo
too
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however
veramente
really
Numbers
1-100
Quantities
abbastanza
enough
molti/e
many
parecchi/ie
several
un barattolo di
a jar of
un pacchetto di
a packet of
un pezzo di
a piece of
un po’ di
a little of
un terzo di
a third of
una bottiglia di
a bottle of
una dozzina di
a dozen
una fetta di
a slice of
una scatola di
a tin, box of
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allora
then
anche
also
così
so
dopo
then
e
and
innanzitutto
first of all
ma
but
o
or
poi
then
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first of all
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adesso
now
a partire da
from
all’inizio
at the start
da
since
domani
tomorrow
dopodomani
the day after tomorrow
fine settimana (m.), weekend
weekend
giornata
day
giorno
day
ieri
yesterday
il giorno dopo, l’indomani
the next day
mattino/a
morning
mezzanotte
midnight
minuto
minute
notte (f.)
night
oggi
today
ogni tanto
from time to time
ora
now
più tardi
later
pomeriggio
afternoon
presto
soon
presto, di buon’ora
on time, early
prossimo/a
next
puntuale
on time
quindici giorni, due settimane
a fortnight
sempre
always
sera
evening
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evening
settimana
week
tra poco
in a little while
tutti i giorni
every day
tutto il giorno
all day long
Times
Awareness of times (analogue and digital)
Days of the week
lunedì
Monday
martedì
Tuesday
mercoledì
Wednesday
giovedì
Thursday
venerdì
Friday
sabato
Saturday
domenica
Sunday
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gennaio
January
febbraio
February
marzo
March
aprile
April
maggio
May
giugno
June
luglio
July
agosto
August
settembre
September
ottobre
October
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novembre
November
dicembre
December
che cosa?
What?
chi?
Who?
perché?
Why?
quando?
When?
quanto/a/i/e?
How much?/How many?
a che ora?
At what time?
dove?
Where?
come?
How?
Question words
Other expressions
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(sto) bene
I’m fine
ancora una volta
once again
buona fortuna
good luck
certo
of course
che peccato
what a shame
come si scrive?
How do you spell that?
con piacere
with pleasure
d’accordo
okay, agreed
di solito
usually
dipende
it depends
è lo stesso
I don’t mind
ecco
here you are
in bocca al lupo
break your leg
(il/la) mio/a
mine
ne ho abbastanza
I’ve had enough
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non importa
it doesn’t matter
non m’importa
I don’t care!
secondo me
in my opinion
stare per
to be about to
tanto meglio
all the better
tanto peggio
too bad
va bene
ok, fine
volentieri
willingly, with pleasure
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cifra
figure
come
as, like
cosa
thing
fine (f.)
end
forma
shape
mezzo
middle, half
modo
way
no
no
numero
number
per esempio
for example
perché
because/why
qualcosa
something
qualcuno
someone
questo/a
that
se
if
sì
yes
signora
Mrs
signore
Mr
signorina
Miss
tipo
type
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tutti
everybody
volta
time
Austria
Austria
Belgio
Belgium
Danimarca
Denmark
Francia
France
Galles
Wales
Germania
Germany
Gran Bretagna
Great Britain
Grecia
Greece
Inghilterra
England
Irlanda
Ireland
Italia
Italy
Olanda
Holland
Paesi Bassi
Netherlands
Regno Unito
United Kingdom
Russia
Russia
Scozia
Scotland
Spagna
Spain
Stati Uniti
United States
Svizzera
Switzerland
Africa
Africa
America del Nord
North America
America del Sud, Sudamerica
South America
Asia
Asia
Countries
Continents
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Australia
Australia
Europa
Europe
Nationalities etc
africano/a
African
americano/a
American
austriaco/a
Austrian
belga
Belgian
britannico/a
British
danese
Danish
europeo/a
European
francese
French
gallese
Welsh
greco/a
Greek
inglese
English
irlandese
Irish
italiano/a
Italian
olandese
Dutch
russo/a
Russian
scozzese
Scottish
spagnolo/a
Spanish
svizzero/a
Swiss
tedesco/a
German
Areas/mountains
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le Alpi
the Alps
gli Appennini
the Appennines
il Mezzogiorno
the south of Italy
La Manica
the English Channel
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Sardinia
Sicilia
Sicily
il tunnel (sotto la Manica)
the Channel Tunnel
Useful acronyms and abbreviations
a.C. (avanti Cristo)
BC (before Christ)
ACI
Automobile Club d’Italia
AIDS
AIDS
CAP (Codice di Avviamento Postale)
postcode
CD ROM
CD ROM
CP (casella postale)
PO Box
CRI (Croce Rossa Italiana)
Italian Red Cross
CV
curriculum vitae
d.C. (dopo Cristo)
AD
Dr/Dott. (m.)/Dott.ssa (f.)
Dr (Doctor, as a title)
IVA
value added tax (VAT)
PP.TT
Poste e Telegrafi (Italian post office
and telecommunications service)
RAI
Italian Radio and TV Corporation
Sig.
Mr
Sig.na
Miss
Sig.ra
Mrs
TG
Telegiornale (TV news)
UE
European Union
Social conventions
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see you tomorrow
a presto
see you soon
aiuto
help
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arrivederci
goodbye
auguri
best wishes
buonanotte
goodnight
buonasera
good evening
buongiorno
hello, good day
ci vediamo
see you later
ciao
hi/goodbye
grazie
thank you
per favore, per piacere
please
pronto
hello (on the telephone)
a
at, to
a causa di
because of
accanto a
next to
attraverso
through
circa
about
con
with
contro
against
da
from, by
dappertutto
everywhere
davanti a
in front of
di fianco a
next to
di fronte a
opposite
dietro
behind
dopo
after
durante
during
eccetto
except
fino a
until
fuori
outside
in
in
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in alto
above
in fondo a
at the end of
intorno a
around
lontano da
far from
per
for, in order to
prima
before
secondo
according to
senza
without
sopra
above
sotto
under
su
on
tra, fra
between
tra, fra
among
tranne
except
verso
towards
vicino a
near
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a più tardi
see you later
a presto
see you soon
a seguito di
further to/following
aspetta/aspetti
wait (informal/formal)
attenda in linea
wait (formal)
attimo
moment
cellulare (m.)
mobile phone
chiamami/mi chiami
call me (informal/formal)
comporre il numero
to dial the number
elenco telefonico
telephone book
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fare il numero
dial the number
ha sbagliato numero
you’ve got the wrong number
in comunicazione con
in communication with
in linea
on the line
in realtà
in fact
mandato/a da
sent by
messaggio
text, message
momento
moment
per il momento
for the moment
per l’attenzione di
for the attention of
prefisso
area code
ricevitore
receiver (telephone)
rimanga in linea
stay on the line (formal)
segreteria telefonica
voice mail
sms
sms, text (message)
sono io
on the line/speaking
te la/gliela passo
I will put you through (informal/formal)
telefonino
mobile phone
telefono
telephone
testo
text
ti/la ascolto
I’m listening (informal/formal)
tono
tone
torno subito
I’ll be right back
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1o, 2o piano ecc
1st/2nd floor, etc
a destra
on the right
a piedi
on foot
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a sinistra
on the left
aereo
plane
aeroporto
airport
all’aria aperta
outside, in the open air
all’esterno
outside
all’estero
abroad
andata
single ticket
andata e ritorno
return ticket
angolo
corner
appena
as soon as (to general)
ascensore (m.)
lift
attraversare
to cross
austista (di taxi), tassista (f./m.)
(taxi) driver
autobus (m.)
bus
automobile (f.)
car
autostrada
motorway
azienda di turismo
tourist information office
bagagli (m./pl.)
luggage
bagno
bath
balcone (m.)
balcony
banca
bank
bar (m.)
bar
barca
boat
benvenuti
welcome
benzina
petrol
biblioteca
library
bicicletta
bicycle
biglietteria
ticket office
biglietto
ticket
binario
platform
buon soggiorno
enjoy your stay
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have a good journey
calore (m.)
heat
camera
room
camion (m.)
lorry
campagna
country
campeggio
campsite
carabiniere (m.)
policeman
carrozza
carriage
carta stradale
road map
carte d’identità
identity card
cartello
sign, notice
cartolina
postcard
castello
castle
cattedrale (f.)
cathedral
cattivo/a
bad
centre sportivo
sports centre
centro città
town centre
centro commerciale
shopping centre
chiave (f.)
key
chiesa
church
chiusura
closing
cielo
sky
cinema
cinema
città
town
clima (m.)
climate
coincidenza
connection
collina
hill
colonia (per le vacanze)
summer camp
commercio
business/trade
commissariato
police station
compreso/a
included
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concerto
concert
controllo passaporti
passport control
controllore
ticket inspector
convalidare
to validate a ticket
coperto
overcast
costa
coast
cuccetta
berth
decollare
to take off (plane)
dépliant
leaflet
deposito bagagli
left luggage
deviazione (f.)
diversion, detour
discoteca
disco
divertimenti (m./pl.)
entertainment, things to do
duomo
cathedral
edicola
newspaper stall
edificio
building
entrata
entrance
escursione (f.)
outing
est (m.)
east
fabbrica
factory
fattoria
farm
fermata (dell’autobus)
bus stop
ferrovia
railway
festa
feast, holiday, fair, fête
fiume (m.)
river
freddo/a
cold
funzionare
to function, to work
furto
flight/theft
gasolio
diesel
giardini pubblici (m./pl.)
park, public gardens
giorno festivo
public holiday
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girare
to turn
giro
tour
gita
trip
grado
degree
guasto
breakdown
guidatore (m.)
driver
in anticipo
in advance
in estate
in summer
in inverno
in winter
incluso/a
included
incrocio
crossroads
industria
industry
ingorgo
traffic jam
ipermercato
hypermarket
lago
lake
linea
line/route
lista degli alberghi
hotel list
lista dei prezzi
price list
lontano
Far (away)
luogo
place
macchina
car
macelleria
butcher’s
marca
brand/make
mare (m.)
sea
mercato
market
metro
metre
metropolitana
metro/underground railway
mezzi pubblici (m./pl.)
(means of) public transport
modulo
form
montagna
mountain
morto/a
dead
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mostra
exhibition
motocicletta
motorbike
motore (m.)
engine/motor
municipale
public/municipal
municipio
hotel, town hall
museo
museum
nebbia
fog
negozio
shop
neve (f.)
snow
nevica
it snows
nord (m.)
north
nuvola
cloud
nuvoloso
cloudy
occupato/a
occupied, busy
opuscolo
brochure/leaflet
orario
timetable
ospedale (m.)
hospital
ostello della gioventù
youth hostel
ovest (m.)
west
paese/Paese (m.)
village/country
palazzo
palace, block of flats
panetteria
bakery
parcheggio
park
parco
park
partenza
departure
patente di guida (f.)
driving licence
pattinaggio sul ghiaccio
ice rink
pedone (m.)
pedestrian
pellicola
film (for a camera)
periferia
suburb
piano (1o, 2o)
floor (1st, 2nd)
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pianterreno, piano terra
ground floor
piantina della città
map (of the town)
piazza
square
pioggia
rain
piove
it is raining
piscina
swimming pool
pittoresco/a
picturesque
ponte (m.)
bridge
porta (d’ingresso)
(front) door
porto
port
poster
poster
posto
place, seat
potabile
suitable for drinking
precedenza a destra
priority to the right
pressione (f.)
pressure
previsioni del tempo
weather forecast
problema (m.)
problem
pullman (m.)
coach
punto d’incontro
appointment/meeting place
questura
police headquarters
réception (f.)
reception
receptionist (f./m.)
receptionist
regione
region
ritardo
delay
rotonda
roundabout
sala d’attesa
waiting room
sala giochi
games room
scala
staircase
schiarita
sunny interval
scompartimento
compartment
scusami/mi scusi
I’m sorry/excuse me (informal, formal)
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seguente
following
semaforo
traffic lights
seminterrato
basement
sempre dritto
straight on
senso unico
one way system
senso vietato
no entry (road)
senza piombo
unleaded
sindaco
mayor
situato/a
situated
sole (m.)
sun
soleggiato
sunny (NB It’s sunny: C’è il sole)
spiaggia
beach
sportello
counter, teller
stadio
stadium
stagione (f.)
season
stazione (f.)
station
stazione dei pullman
coach station
stazione della metropolitana
underground station
stazione di servizio
service station
storico/a
historic
strada
road
sud (m.)
south
supplemento
supplement
tavola calda
self-service restaurant, buffet
taxi
taxi
teatro
theatre
televisione (f.)
television
televisore m.)
television set
tempesta
storm, tempest
tempo
weather
temporale (m.)
thunderstorm
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toilettes (f./pl.)
toilets
torre (f.)
tower
traffico
traffic
tranquillo/a
quiet
trasporti pubblici (m./pl.)
public transport
trattoria
restaurant
turistico/a
tourist
ufficio
office
ufficio turistico
tourist information office
uscita
way out/exit
vagone letto (m.)
sleeping car
vagone ristorante (m.)
restaurant car
valigia
suitcase
variabile
variable
vento
wind
via
street
viaggio
journey
Vietato…
forbidden to…
villaggio
village
vista
view
WC (m.)
wc
zona pedonale
pedestrianised area
zoo, giardino zoologico
zoo
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amico/a
friend
anello
ring
anno
year
atletica
athletics
atmosfera
atmosphere
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attività (f.)
activity
attrezzatura sportiva
sports equipment
borsa
bag
calcio
football (sport)
campionato
championship
campo sportivo
sports ground
canzone (f.)
song
cappello
hat
capelli (m/pl)
hair
celebrità
celebrity
celibe (m.)
unmarried (man)
chiacchierone/a
talkative
chitarra
guitar
ciclismo
cycling
classico/a
classical, classic
club giovanile (m.)
youth club
codice postale (m.)
postcode
CD (compact disc) (m.)
CD (compact disc)
compleanno
birthday
conoscenza
knowledge
crespi
frizzy
cugino/a
cousin
data di nascita
date of birth
discoteca
discoteque
divertimento
leisure/enjoyment
divorziato/a
divorced
donna
woman
egoista
selfish
equitazione (f.)
horse riding
età (f.)
age
famiglia
family
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fanatico di
fanatical about
febbre (f.)
temperature
flauto
flute
giacca
jacket
giocatore (m.)/giocatrice (f.)
player
gioco (di società/elettronico)
board, electronic game
giubbotto
(casual) jacket
hockey
hockey
indirizzo
address
informatica
computing, ICT
ingresso
hall
iPod (m.)
ipod
lettura
reading
lisci/dritti
straight (hair)
luogo di nascita
birthplace
madre (f.)
mother
maggiore
older, first born
magro/a
thin
marito
husband
mestiere (m.)
job
moda
fashion
moderno/a
modern
moglie (f.)
wife
mp3
MP3
musica
music
naso
nose
nato/a
born
nome (m.)
first name
nonno/a
grandfather/grandmother
nubile
unmarried (woman)
nuoto
swimming
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occhiali (m./pl.)
glasses
occhio (m.)
eyes
ombrello (m.)
umbrella
opera teatrale
play
oratorio
(parish) youth club
orchestra (f.)
orchestra
orecchino
earring
orecchio
ear
padre (m.)
father
pallone (m.)
football (ball)
passatempo
pastime (leisure)
pattinaggio
skating
piano
piano
(musica) pop
pop (music)
portare fuori (il cane)
to take out for a walk (dog)
rap
rap (music)
ricci
curly
rock
rock (music)
rossi
red (hair)
rugby (m.)
rugby
scarpe da ginnastica/da tennis (f/pl.)
trainers
sci (m.)
skiing
sci nautico (m.)
water skiing
separato/a
separated
simpatico/a
likeable
sport (m.)
sport
sportivo/a
sporty
sposato/a
married
squadra/équipe (f.)
team
star/celebrità (f.)
star, celebrity
tastiera
keyboard
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telefonino/cellulare (m.)
mobile phone
tempo libero (m.)
free time
tennis (m.)
tennis
tennis da tavolo/ping pong (m.)
table tennis
trasmissione (f.)/programma (m.)
(television) programme
tromba
trumpet
turismo
tourism
tuta
tracksuit
unico/a
only child
università
university
vecchio/a
old
vegetariano/a
vegetarian
vestiti (m/pl)
clothes
vestito/a
dressed
vestito/abito
dress/suit
violino
violin
zio/a
uncle/aunt
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adulto /a
adult
agenzia di viaggio (f.)
travel agency
agricoltore
farmer
all’ora
per hour
l’anno prossimo
next year
apprendistato
apprenticeship
architetto
architect
archiviare
to file
attore/attrice
actor, actress
ben pagato
well paid
biologia
biology
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buca per le lettere (f.)
letter box
cameriere/cameriera
waiter/waitress
cancellare
to erase, rub out
carta (m.)
paper
chimica
chemistry
collegamento (internet)
(internet) connection
collega (m./f.)
colleague
colloquio
(job) interview
colpa
fault
compagnia
company
computer (m.)
computer
condizioni di impiego (f./pl.)
terms of employment
conferenza/congresso
conference
cuoco/cuoca
cook
cursore (m.)
cursor
datore di lavoro (m.)
employer
diploma (m.)
qualification
direttore/direttrice
headteacher (primary), director
disco (f.)
disc/record
raccoglitore (m.)
folder
disoccupazione (f.)
unemployment
domanda di lavoro
situation wanted/job application
educazione fisica
PE
elettricista (m./f.)
electrician
email
email
esame (m.)
examination
esperto
experienced/expert
fare domanda (di lavoro)
to apply for a job
fare un corso
to do a course
fascicolo
file
fax (m.)
fax
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physics
formazione (f.)
training
geografia
geography
gestore/direttore
manager
giornalista (m./f.)
journalist
guardaroba (m.)
cloakroom
hostess/steward (f./m.)
air hostess/air steward
idraulico
plumber
impiegato/a
clerk
impiegato/a statale
civil servant
impiego
job
ingegnere (m./f.)
engineer
insegnante(m./f.)
teacher
istruttore/istruttrice
instructor
laurea
degree (university)
lavoro
work, job
lingua
language
macellaio/a
butcher
mal pagato
badly paid
marketing (m.)
marketing
matematica
maths
materia (scolastica)
(school) subject
meccanico/a
mechanic
mensa
canteen
messaggio
message
moda
fashion
modulo
form
mouse (m.)
mouse (of computer)
muratore (m.)
builder
negozio
business/shop
orario
timetable
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pagella
school report
panettiere/a
baker
part time
part time
password (f.)
password
occupato
busy
pausa caffé (f.)
coffee (tea/lunch) break
pausa pranzo (f.)
lunch break
perito informatico
computer scientist
poliziotto/a
police officer
pompiere (m.)
fireman
posta (elettronica)
(electronic) mail
posta/ufficio postale
post/post office
preside (m./f.)
headteacher (secondary)
professore/professoressa
teacher
progetto
plan, project
programmato
planned
programmatore (m.)
programmer
progresso
progress
pubblicità
advert
rappresentante (m./f.)
representative
risultati (m./pl.)
results
riunione (f.)
meeting
rete (f.)
the web
risposta
answer, reply
segreteria telefonica
answer phone
salario
salary
sarto/a
tailor/dressmaker
scambio (m.)
exchange
schermo (m.)
screen
scienze (f./pl.)
science
scuola
school
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sito
website
società
society
sondaggio
opinion poll/survey
stage (m.)/esperienza di lavoro
work experience
stampante (f.)
printer
stampare
to print
sterlina
pound
storia
history
studente/studentessa (m./f.)
student
studiare
to study
superiore
superior/higher
tastiera
keyboard
tasto
key (of keyboard)
tecnico
technician
telefonata
telephone call
trimestre (m.)
term
volta
time
web-mail (f.)
web-mail
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Controlled assessment authenticity record sheet – Speaking
Edexcel GCSE in Italian (2IN01)
Edexcel GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Spoken Language (3IN0S)
Language tested:
Examination year:
Centre name:
Centre number:
Candidate name:
Candidate number:
Marks from two different types of controlled speaking assessments are required:
Open interaction
Theme:________________________________________________________________
Content of picture/focus of presentation: _______________________________________
Content and response
Range of language
Accuracy
TOTAL
/18
/6
/6
/30
Picture-based discussion
Theme:________________________________________________________________
Content of picture/focus of presentation: _______________________________________
Content and response
Range of language
Accuracy
TOTAL
/18
/6
/6
/30
Presentation-based discussion
Theme:________________________________________________________________
Content of picture/focus of presentation: _______________________________________
Content and response
Range of language
Accuracy
TOTAL
/18
/6
/6
/30
OVERALL TOTAL:
/60
Declaration of authentication
I declare that the above assessments have been carried out without assistance other than that which is
acceptable under the scheme of assessment.
I also agree to samples of the work being used to support professional development, online support and
training of both centre-assessors and Edexcel moderators.
Signed (candidate):
_______________________________ Date:
___________________
Signed (teacher): _______________________________
Date:
___________________
Name of teacher: _____________________________________________________________
Please submit this sheet to the moderator and enclose sampled work and stimuli used as required.
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Controlled assessment authenticity record sheet – Writing
Edexcel GCSE in Italian (2IN01)
GCSE (Short Course) in Italian: Written Language (3IN0W)
Language tested:
Examination year:
Centre name:
Centre number:
Candidate name:
Candidate number:
Please provide information below relating to the written work submitted for marking. This must have been
carried out in two sessions of not more than one hour. Please indicate key references and sources that
students have consulted when preparing for these specific assessments. (A copy of any centre-devised
preparatory material must be attached if appropriate.)
Date work
produced
Titles
Theme
Declaration of authentication
I declare that the above assessments have been carried out without assistance other than that which is
acceptable under the scheme of assessment.
I also agree to samples of the work being used to support professional development, online support and
training of Edexcel examiners and moderators.
Signed (candidate):
_______________________________ Date:
___________________
Signed (teacher): _______________________________
Date:
___________________
Name of teacher: _____________________________________________________________
Please submit a copy of this form to the examiner with the writing tasks undertaken in controlled conditions.
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